- Matchup: Prairie View A&M Panthers vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Gateway Center, College Park, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (17-14) are set to face off against the Prairie View A&M Panthers (14-17) at Gateway Center this Wednesday as part of the SWAC Tournament.
The Prairie View A&M Panthers recently marked a significant victory against Texas Southern, securing a 70-59 win. The Panthers accumulated 18 personal fouls compared to Texas Southern’s 17. They struggled from beyond the arc with only 2 successful 3-pointers out of 16 attempts. Meanwhile, Texas Southern converted 15 of 22 free throws, finishing at 68.2%. In rebounding, Texas Southern managed 42 boards (16 offensive, 26 defensive) but failed to record a block, alongside 9 assists and 7 steals. Defensively, Prairie View A&M limited Texas Southern to 30.4% shooting, allowing them to hit 21 of 69 attempts. The Panthers also racked up 16 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and had 4 steals while securing 36 rebounds. They shot 62.5% from the free throw line, sinking 10 of 16 attempts, and finished with a field goal percentage of 42.1% (24 of 57), including 12 successful 3-pointers from 24 tries.
Dontae Horne was a standout in this game, scoring 26 points while shooting 9 for 22 from the field. He spent 39 minutes on the court and grabbed 6 rebounds, showcasing a field goal percentage of 40.9% along with 3 assists.
Heading into this game, Prairie View A&M holds a record of 14-17 this season, averaging 80.0 points per game (ranked 87th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 44.3%. The Panthers are hitting 33.2% of their attempts from beyond the arc (193 of 582) and 75.9% from the free throw line. They average 33.9 rebounds per game and have a total of 372 assists this season, ranking 320th in college basketball. The team commits around 12.3 turnovers and 19.4 fouls on average per game.
On the defensive end, the Panthers force an average of 15.8 turnovers per game while committing 20.8 personal fouls. They allow opposing teams to shoot 33.8% from beyond the arc and rank 298th in the nation in points allowed per game (78.0). The Panther defense has a shooting percentage against of 44.4% (819 of 1,844) and allows 38.1 rebounds per game. They rank 109th in college basketball for assists surrendered, conceding 394 assists this season.
In their last outing, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats experienced a narrow defeat against Florida A&M, ending the game at 81-77. The Wildcats managed 22 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards, summing up to 28 total rebounds. They turned the ball over 16 times but secured 7 steals during the match. Florida A&M was called for 21 fouls, which allowed the Wildcats to make 33 trips to the free-throw line, converting 25 for a percentage of 75.8%. From three-point range, the Wildcats made 2 out of 8 attempts (25.0%). Overall, they completed 25 of 50 field goal attempts, giving them a shooting rate of 50.0%. Defensively, Bethune-Cookman allowed Florida A&M to connect on 26 of 63 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 41.3%. The Wildcats facilitated a 30% shooting clip from long-range, hitting 6 out of 20 attempts, and went 23 of 27 at the free-throw line (85.2%). They permitted Florida A&M to grab 32 total rebounds, of which 12 were offensive.
Jakobi Heady was a key contributor for the Wildcats, scoring 19 points in 39 minutes on the court, along with 2 assists. He shot 8 out of 12 from the field, achieving a field goal percentage of 66.7%, while also securing 3 rebounds.
This season, Bethune-Cookman carries a record of 17-14. Offensively, the Wildcats are shooting 46.7% from the field, ranking 90th in the nation. They have totaled 2,345 points (averaging 75.6 per game) and grab 35.9 rebounds per contest. They make 13.7 assists per game (ranked 195th nationally) and average 13.9 turnovers. The Wildcats are averaging 18.1 fouls per game and shoot 69.0% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Bethune-Cookman ranks 268th nationally in points allowed per game at 77.1. They force about 11.7 turnovers each contest and let opponents shoot 43.7% from the field (ranked 148th). The Wildcats allow shooting from beyond the arc at a rate of 32.2% (208 of 646) and their opponents convert 71.9% from the free throw line. They yield an average of 12.8 assists and 35.7 rebounds per game, ranking 133rd and 263rd in those metrics, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Prairie View A&M
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